David Howe (speedway rider)


David Peter Howe is a British former professional motorcycle speedway rider.

Career

Born in Leicester, England, David Howe started his career on 31 March 1997, aged 15, with the Peterborough Panthers team in the Conference League.
He is a three-time Grand Prix participant, having been awarded wild card places for 2003 Speedway Grand Prix series in Britain and Slovenia. He also featured as a wild card for the 2007 Speedway Grand Prix of Great Britain, awarded to him after finishing runner-up in the 2007 British Championship.
In 1999 he won 3 Titles with Peterborough Panthers: The Elite League Title, the Knockout Cup and the Craven Shield. He won the British Under-21 Champion in 2000 and in 2002 he finished third in the World Under-21 Championship.
David was also successful in both Grasstrack and Longtrack having competed at the highest level of both disciplines.
David used GM engines that were tuned by Sean Wilson.
Howe announced his retirement from the sport at the end of the 2018 season.

Speedway Grand Prix

Domestic leagues

Grand-Prix
2001 - One G.P.
2012 - Two G.P. 8pts
2013 - Four G.P. 46pts
2014 - Three G.P. 29pts
Best Grand-Prix Result
Third
Finals